Theater Kahoot

Check out this Kahoot! about Theater: https://create.kahoot.it/#quiz/b5f59271-57f1-424f-bcff-14553c0bea0a

Peter Pan, Part 2: Extension

Dogs As Nannies

James M. Barrie, the author of Peter Pan, loved dogs and frequently took walks in Kensington Park with his St. Bernard dog. For the nanny in Peter Pan, he chose a Newfoundland dog names Nana. Newfoundland dogs are known for their gentle temperament. They are patient, easy going, and friendly, but when needed they are also protective. These are all good qualities for a nanny. Barrie's love of his dog certainly influenced his choice to include a dog in Peter Pan.

There are over 400 breeds of dogs. The majority of breeds have only been around during the last 150 years. During Victorian times, the "dog fancy" became popular. Dogs were bred for certain characteristics.

Your assignment is to research breeds of dogs.  here is an almost complete list of dogs and their general character:  https://www.petfinder.com/dog-breeds?see-all=1

Suggested websites to help pick your Dog Nanny, try two of them and see what options it suggests based on the characteristics of the Nanny you are looking for:
http://dogtime.com/matchup
http://www.dogluvers.com/index.html
http://www.selectsmart.com/DOG/
http://www.animalplanet.com/breed-selector/dog-breeds.html

Your Assignment:
Due Friday:

• Completed worksheet
• Picture and Paragraph about your new Nanny
• Must include 4 characteristics from your list on the worksheet
• Hand drawn or printed picture collage of your new Nanny

Peter Pan Unit, Part 1

Peter Pan, created by Scottish novelist and playwright J.M. Barrie who first published stories in 1902 with Peter, Wendy and the gang.  Since then, there have been numerous works about the young adventureres Wendy, her brothers Michael and John, with Peter Pan and the Lost Boys as protagonists, while Captain Hook's Pirates and Tiger Lily and her tribe are the antagonists on the island of Neverland.

There are many adaptations to the original Story by J. M. Barrie, here is one of them:
Script Example: http://bwayboundnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/PETER-PAN-SCRIPT.pdf

A later adaptation is performed staring Cathy Rigby as Peter Pan, available online below:

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We will be having a quiz called "Who said it," you may practice online here.

Prepare to Perform Q4W3&4 April 1-15th

For the first two weeks in April, students will develop skills to improve their competitive performances. Here are a few methods that will work in different ways to create multiple "Memory Paths" to the information you are recalling.

Memorization Strategies

1.  Read through it aloud. Repetition Memory: Work in small passages or Chunks at a time to make it more manageable.
2. Copy the text by hand.  Motor Memory: This reinforces the information the same as reading it SEVEN TIMES!
3. Read through the text and create a short outline or flowchart.  Spatial Memory creates a mind map for more visual thinkers.
4. Have someone else read it to you.  Auditory Memory: Often more short term than other strategies.

Adapted from 

How to Memorize Verbatim Text 

By Mark Shead 

 

Available online 4/13/16 http://www.productivity501.com/how-to-memorize-verbatim-text/294/

Character Analysis

Use your knowledge of the character to build a complete and real person for your piece.  Paper scripts are a MUST, so you can add notes to them.  I have found an excellent resource at TheaterFolk.com about developing your character here.

Competitive Speech Events Q4W2

Welcome Back Whittier Warriors!

This is our second week working on Competitive Speech.

Monday:  Selecting a Piece, Chromebooks for Research

Tuesday: Work on Introductions

Wednesday: Understanding Cuttings

Turn in Piece Selection Handout

Thursday: Rehearsal Stations
Friday: Rehearsal Stations

Introducing...Competitive Speech and Debate!

This Week's Essential Questions:

• What happens at tournaments? 
• What are the benefits of competing?

Monday 4/22/2016

Learning Resource:  Competitive Speech and Debate: An Intro
Assignment: Competitive Events Matching Handout Due Tuesday
Review: Kahoot.it

Tuesday 4/23/2016

Learning Resource


Assignment:  Ballot of Dramatic and Humorous Speech

Wednesday 4/24/2016

Learning Resource:  Choosing a Selection for a Competitive Event

Assignment:  Find a Piece for Performance 

Thursday 4/25/2016

Learning Resource:  Guest Performers from 8th Grade
Assignment:  Finish selecting a Piece for Performance
Assessment: Audience Grade, Kahoot Review

Friday 4/26/2016

Learning Resource:  Guest Performers from 8th Grade
Assignment:  Finish selecting a Piece for Performance
Assessment: Audience Grade